Mount Vernon High School

11101 N Wells Bypass Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

www.mvths.org

1,233 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mount Vernon Township High School (MVTHS), located at 11101 N Wells Bypass in Mount Vernon, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the surrounding community. Known for its modern facilities, the school operates out of a spacious, purpose-built campus that emphasizes technology, safety, and specialized learning environments. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse range of academic curricula, including college preparatory courses, dual-credit opportunities, and vocational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, MVTHS is deeply integrated into the culture of Jefferson County through its robust extracurricular programming. The school hosts a wide variety of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage campus involvement and school spirit. By balancing a rigorous academic focus with a wide array of social and competitive outlets, Mount Vernon High School aims to foster a supportive environment that helps students develop the skills and character necessary for life after graduation.

1,233

Total Students

86.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Vernon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	865
Hispanic	49
Black	196
Asian	5
Two or More	114
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
865 (70.2%)
Black
196 (15.9%)
Two or More
114 (9.2%)
Hispanic
49 (4.0%)
Asian
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mt Vernon Twp HSD 201
Phone:	(618)246-1750
Website:	http://www.mvths.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 298

Grade 10 321

Grade 11 301

Grade 12 313